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The Road Book 2023 Cycling Almanack
There’s good news and there’s bad news: the good news is that The Road Book returns for a sixth year, and once again lives up to being ‘the ultimate chronicle of the 2023 season of our great sport’; the bad news is that it’s so good every time you feel compelled to come back for more, … Read more
Cycle Show reportedly cancelled for 2024 due to “current challenges in the cycling industry”
The Cycle Show, the major industry event held at London’s Alexandra Palace and that this year celebrated its 20th anniversary, is reportedly the latest victim of the challenging times being experienced by the bike industry.A post on LinkedIn from Alan Parfitt, the former head of sales and sponsorship for the Cycle Show, and first reported … Read more
1x vs 2x: Are single chainring set-ups the future of road cycling or just another marketing fad?
After a difficult few years, punctuated by the lukewarm response to 3T’s brief assault on the pro peloton in the late 2010s, 1x drivetrains have become increasingly popular on road bikes in recent times, buoyed by their appearance at this year’s Tour de France and world championships on the bikes of Jumbo-Visma riders like two-time … Read more
London cycling journeys up 20% compared with before Covid pandemic
The increase in cycling in London since the pandemic has been demonstrated with the release of new data from Transport for London (TfL), suggesting that “investment in London’s cycle network is enabling more people to cycle”.Figures come from TfL’s Travel in London report, showing “continued increases in the levels of walking and cycling” in the … Read more
BBB Grid Helmet with Rear LED Light
The BBB Grid helmet is a stylish and affordable piece of kit that aims to improve the visibility of urban riders, including through an integrated rear light, while protecting your head should you come off your bike – although you may want to consider sizing up to the large version if your head measurement falls … Read more
Councillor opposes protected cycle lane plan… because it might damage his sports car, he claims
A councillor in New Zealand has made an eyebrow-raising objection to a plan to build a $14 million protected cycle lane, claiming that he would not be able to move out of the way of emergency service vehicles without risking scraping the bottom of his sports car on the infrastructure’s segregation.This is the bizarre story being … Read more
65-year-old tandem time trial cyclist banned for two years over anti-doping violation
A 65-year-old man from Alburquerque, New Mexico, has accepted a two-year ban from United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after refusing to provide a sample after breaking a record at a tandem time trial event.John Frey competed at the Paula Higgins Memorial Time Trial, a USA Cycling sanctioned event, on 4 September 2023 when he and his … Read more
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 0
Liv’s Avail Advanced Pro 0 strikes an impressive balance between racing performance and long-distance comfort. With endurance geometry and clearance for up to 38mm tyres, it’s perfect for the longest of days in the saddle. I’ve had about five weeks to test Liv’s claims that ‘this road warrior is ready to take you as far … Read more
